Thinking of going into a service...

[idNut]

Well, I don't think I'd be content in college since I hate school but I love to learn. I'm an average student but people consider me to be really smart in computers and philosophy but I know I'd hate a job in IT so that is why I don't want to go hardcore-computer science degree. So I was considering the Air Force or Navy. A lot of my friends want to be Marines and one is leaving in two months. There's no way I'd want to become a Marine for numerous reasons so I was thinking more along the lines of the Air Force or the Navy. Only problem is that I don't know what I'd do there. I don't want to be a pilot but something with computers or technological may be up my alley. I have no clue about my future so I'm accepting any and all options.

 

[Brutuskend]

I was going to join the Navy, but made the mistake of listening to my (then) brother-in-law and joined the Marines. DON'T

Though I did make it into the aviation field, so it could have been worse.

If I had it to do over, I think I would choose the Coast Guard. At least you are helping out at home. And the key word IMO is helping out!

 

[idNut]

Well my father was in the Air Force in 1974 and he doesn't remember it being all that great. At this point in my life, I don't really care where I go as long as it's out of the classroom. School is making me sick and I don't think that is the way man is supposed to live.

 

[olds]

Air Force. You'll learn a trade and it's more like a job than military duty. At least copmpared to Army Combat Arms.
The Air Force personnel I worked with stayed in hotels, ate in restaurants and only put in 8 hour days. I slept in a tent, ate cold food from metal containers and worked 12 hours on, 12 off.

 

[tm37]

No matter which service you choose you will go to school for atleast a short period of time. I learned more in my six month A school than alot of guys did in two years of assioates training in electronics. I would recommewnd going airdale in the navy I loved my job. I disliked some of the people I worked with but I have yet to find a more fun job.